HanRead vs Inkdrift

HanRead helps you understand Chinese beyond literal translation. It explains meaning, context, cultural references, hidden implications, and deeper layers inside Chinese text — like reading with an intelligent native guide beside you. HanRead includes two reading modes: • Free Text Interpret any Chinese text instantly from Safari or any app. Understand difficult phrases, idioms, slang, implied meaning, and complex passages with structured AI explanations. • Book Library Explore curated Chinese classics with sentence-by-sentence guidance, structured explanations, cultural context, and AI-assisted interpretation designed for deep reading. With HanRead you can: • Interpret modern and classical Chinese • Understand hidden meaning and cultural references • Read Chinese classics with structured guidance • Explore sentence-level explanations and entities • Summarize difficult passages into clear insights Works wherever you read: • Select text in Safari or any app → Share → HanRead • Or paste text directly into the app Designed for focused understanding: • Fast, distraction-free interface • Structured explanations optimized for comprehension • Built for learners, readers, researchers, and curious minds Subscription HanRead requires a subscription to unlock full features. Monthly and yearly plans are available. A free trial is included for new users. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Stop translating. Start reading. Inkdrift is a distraction-free reading experience for language learners. Tap any word for an instant definition, or hold a sentence for a full translation—without ever leaving your page. Reading in a new language shouldn't mean constantly switching to a dictionary app, losing your place, and breaking your momentum. Inkdrift keeps you in the flow. Every definition is contextual, tailored specifically to what the word means in the passage you are reading right now. Start immediately with our built-in starter books in Chinese, Spanish, and German. Explore simplified historical tales—from Heroes of the Marsh to The Sword of El Cid to Hansel and Gretel. Already have your own reading material? Seamlessly import your own EPUB files to read whatever you like. Consistency is the key to fluency. Set a daily reading timer (10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes) and read until the session finishes. Track your daily pages read, maintain your reading streaks, and unlock cumulative reading badges to celebrate your milestones as you go. * Instant Context: Tap any word for an instant, contextual definition. * Full Translations: Hold a sentence for a complete translation, including pronunciation and notes. * Bring Your Own Books: Easily import any DRM-free EPUB file. * Inkdrift Library: Built-in graded stories in Chinese, Spanish, and German to get you started immediately. * Goal Trackers: Reading timers and session tracking to build a daily immersion habit. * Celebrate Wins: Earn cumulative reading badges as you hit new milestones. * Immersive UI: A beautiful, distraction-free interface designed to let you focus on the story.